Mon Valley Green Space CoalitionThe Mon Valley Green Space Coalition is a local nonprofit organization working to build and maintain open space in the greater Morgantown area. The Coalition collaborates with a variety of local groups and municipalities throughout the Mon Valley area.

North Bend Rails-to-Trails FoundationThe Foundation develops and maintains the 72-mile North Bend Rail-Trail extending from Parkersburg eastward to Clarksburg . The trail is part of the American Discovery Trail. The North Bend Rail-Trail Business Loan Program makes loans available in the range of $5,000 to $25,000 to businesses that serve NBRT users and meet priorities for business development along the trail.

West Virginia Coalition for Physical Activity The West Virginia Coalition for Physical Activity promotes a physically active lifestyle to improve the health of all West Virginians. The coalition was established in 1993 to address the increase in sedentary lifestyles of state residents. It supports local state and national initiatives and is affiliated with the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity. Membership includes representation from public health higher education schools worksites health care communities and interested individuals. The coalition is sponsored by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health

West Virginia Highlands ConservancyFormed in 1967 to preserve the natural beauty of the West Virginia highlands the conservancy is the state's oldest environmental advocacy organization. The WVHC has been instrumental in creating Wilderness areas in the Monongahela National Forest and in preventing the destruction of Canaan Valley.

West Virginia Land TrustThe West Virginia Land Trust protects rural and wild lands that give West Virginia its distinctive character. The trust preserves green space and promotes stewardship of the state’s environment.

West Virginia Rails-to-Trails CouncilFormed in 1991 this statewide nonprofit organization creates and promotes rail-trails in West Virginia to provide enhanced recreational alternative transportation and economic development opportunities. West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council (WVRTC) efforts include public education information dissemination and statewide advocacy; local rail-trail project support including volunteer recruitment and financial assistance (as available); and assisting local trail groups with negotiating the railroad abandonment and corridor acquisition issues.

West Virginia Rivers CoalitionThe West Virginia Rivers Coalition seeks the conservation and restoration of West Virginia 's exceptional rivers and streams. The coalition builds strong support for river protection by educating the public about the values of clean free-flowing rivers and streams.

West Virginia Scenic Trails AssociationThe West Virginia Scenic Trails Association (WVSTA) is a nonprofit organization founded in the early 1970s. The organization promotes development of a statewide trail system. WVSTA built and maintains the Allegheny Trail (ALT).

West Virginia Sierra ClubThe West Virginia Sierra Club is a 1300-member group concerned with the wise use of the Earth's resources. There are several active groups throughout the state including the Mon Group (Morgantown area) Eastern Panhandle Group and Charleston Group.

West Virginia Therapeutic Recreation Association (WVRTA)Since 1984 WVTRA has served as a catalyst for bringing together recreation therapists activity professionals therapeutic recreation students and educators from psychiatric hospitals nursing homes correction facilities VA Hospitals colleges state hospitals rehabilitation hospitals substance abuse programs and community agencies in the state. This collaborative effort serves to strengthen the access of people with disabilities to all facets of life.

West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences CenterThe center improves community access and integration for persons with disabilities. Efforts are currently underway to collaborate with outfitters to provide specialized equipment to allow improved access to selected trails statewide.

West Virginia University Extension ServiceThe mission of the West Virginia University Extension Service is to form learning partnerships with citizens in efforts to improve their lives and communities.

West Virginia Watershed NetworkThe West Virginia Watershed Network is an informal association dedicated to empowering local residents to make decisions for sustainable management of their resources. Network meetings are held quarterly around the state; watershed associations are welcome to participate.